Posted in Utah July 05, 2017 by Catherine Armstrong

Hike This Utah Slot Canyon For An Epic Adventure

Utah’s slot canyons are other-worldly adventure spots. Follow tunnels of swirling red rocks, with a bright azure sky above you. This is hiking that’s truly unique, but many slot canyons require technical skills. Here’s a slot canyon that’s appropriate for most reasonably fit hikers. Take a look!

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Little Wild Horse Canyon is north of Hanksville and just west of Goblin Valley State Park.

To find the trailhead, take Wild Horse Road from the Goblin Valley State Park's Visitor Center.

Before you head out for this hike, check the weather forecast. The danger of flash floods is very real here and you don't want to take any chances if there's a storm brewing.

Little Wild Horse Canyon is beautiful with its twisty path and incredible wind-blown walls. Unique formations await around every corner.

You'll need to navigate some boulders along the way.

Depending on recent weather, you might wade in some spots.

This hike is appropriate for kids, as long as they're capable of doing a bit of scrambling (or you can carry them over the rough bits).

Like any slot canyon, some portions are fairy wide and easy to navigate...

...and in some sections the path is more uneven, and you'll need to squeeze through narrow passages.

The entire hike makes an eight-mile loop.

We can’t repeat it enough: remember to check the weather forecast before hiking. Slot canyons are deadly during flash floods. Take plenty of water with you, and hike in a group. Utah’s wilderness is majestic and beautiful, but it can also be unforgiving if you wander into it unprepared.

Have you hiked Little Wild Horse Canyon? We’d love to hear your story – tell us about it in the comments!